Amazon's Bathroom Spycam Defense Falls Flat in Court

A West Virginia judge has largely denied Amazon's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the company after a spy camera disguised as a towel hook was purchased on the platform and used to capture photos of a minor in her private bathroom. The judge ruled that Amazon cannot claim ignorance as the product descriptions approved by the platform suggested using the spycam to record private moments in a bathroom. The plaintiff alleges that Amazon's safety team failed to prevent the severe harms caused by the camera's use. The ruling could have implications for the spycam industry and Amazon's liability for selling such products. The case will proceed to trial.